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17. Two ways in which the independence of 20. An independent judiciary is indispensable
the judiciary is guaranteed are that judges for the protection of the right to
are
(A) a fair hearing
(A) paid out of a Consolidated fund and (B) a speedy trial
are only to be dismissed on three (C) legal redress
main grounds (D) the presumption of innocence
(B) allowed to work independently of
the chief justice and to remain
on the bench indefinitely 21. Which of the following is a principle of the
(C) allowed to conduct their courts in rule of law?
any manner they see fit and to
personally select their support (A) Let the decision stand.
staff (B) No one is above the law.
(D) empowered to rule on any case no (C) Supremacy of Parliament.
matter how controversial their (D) Individuals should govern
decision may be, and to hand themselves.
down any sentence they wish

22. Ultra vires refers to an
18. Constitutional law refers to the law
governing the relationship between (A) act by any government official
(B) act done by a competent authority
(A) contracting parties (C) illegal act but done for the common
(B) government agencies good
(C) the state and another state (D) administrative act without legal
(D) the state and the individual authority

19. What is the essential meaning of the 23. Which of the following prerogative orders
doctrine of separation of powers? is used to compel the performance of a
public duty by a public authority?
(A) The government should separate
itself from tyranny and the abuse (A) Prohibition
of power. (B) Certiorari
(B) No person or public authority (C) Mandamus
should exceed the powers (D) Habeas corpus
conferred upon him by law.
(C) The executive, the legislative and
the judiciary each has a clearly
defined and distinct role.
(D) Everyone is equal in the eyes of the
law, and everyone should enjoy
fundamental rights.

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